Martin Leman
Martin Leman | |
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Born | 1934 |
Occupation | Painter |
Known for | Painting of Cats |
Spouse(s) | Jill Leman |
Martin Leman (born 1934) is an English artist who gained recognition for his paintings of cats. Since 1969 his works have been published in a number of books and international exhibitions. [1]
Early life[]
Martin attended art school in Worthing and the Central School of Art and Design in Holborn. He also spent time in Egypt on National Service duties.
Career[]
Before starting his painting career in 1969 he worked as a graphic designer and taught at various institutions across London. His works on the subject of cats have appeared in over 20 books. He was elected as a member of the Royal Society of British Artists in 2007 and is also a member of the Royal Watercolour Society.[2] As well as cats his works have focused on portraits of women and areas of Cornwall which have featured as a backdrop to much of his output.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Martin Leman RBA RWS". The Royal Society of British Artists. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- ^ "Martin Leman (1934-present, British)". THE GREAT CAT. 2016-04-01. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- ^ "Martin Leman - Studio 18 | Art Gallery". studio18.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- 20th-century English painters
- 1934 births
- Living people
- Painters from London